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Monday, 17 September 2012

COUNCIL SEEKS SKATE PARK VIEWS

Following its recent decision to investigate
upgrading skate parks to provide new facilities in all three major towns,
Thanet District Council will be seeking the views of local people.

The council’s Cabinet gave its backing to
look into skate park upgrading on 23 August, following requests from local
skateboarders and a petition to Full Council on 12 July.

Nic Powley, the UK Skate Association’s
Chairman, will be helping out during the launch of the consultation period,
that will see the launch of three focus groups – one each for Broadstairs,
Margate and Ramsgate.

The focus groups will be specifically aimed
at people who take part in the various skate disciplines, including
skateboarding and BMX riding. Residents who live near skate parks will also be
asked for their views in separate meetings to be arranged soon.

Each focus group will be held at key skate
locations around Thanet, enabling skate park users to meet and discuss
proposals in an appropriate and informal environment.

The focus group meetings will form the start
of the ongoing consultation process, designed to ensure that the council
delivers what skate parks users need and making sure the plans work for the
wider community as well.

The council’s Cabinet Member for Community
Services, Cllr Iris Johnston, said: “If we’re to invest in the future of
Thanet’s skate parks, we have to make sure that we’re providing the right
facilities for the right users. And that’s why we’re committed to a thorough
consultation process and have called upon the assistance of the UK Skate
Association.

“By involving skate park users and local
residents, we can gain an invaluable insight that will influence our
decision-making process.”

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